Academic Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees By Research & Thesis

Research students wishing to defer a period of time (normally an academic year) from the University must notify the Registry, in advance of the deferral, in writing. Applications for Deferral (R-32a) are available at http://www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R32R.pdf

Deferrals must be approved by a student’s academic supervisor and the relevant Head of School.